Trump Appoints New U.S. Ambassador to Somalia
[Shabelle] Washington -- US President Donald Trump has named Devin Kennington as the next US ambassador to Somalia, filling a diplomatic post that has remained vacant since December 2025.
President Trump has nominated Devin Kennington as U.S. ambassador to Somalia, filling a post vacant since December 2025. The appointment signals a resumption of formal diplomatic engagement, which could affect U.S. security cooperation, aid flows, and commercial ties with Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa region.
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